Student Support Specialist

Graduate School

This position serves as the primary receptionist for the Graduate School while also providing support to the admissions and student services units within the Graduate School.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Greeting and assisting visitors and callers by routing to appropriate individuals within the office or elsewhere in the University.

* Assisting students with basic questions regarding admissions, degree completion, course registration/registration changes and other processes related to these inquires.

* Imputing and updating detailed student data into myZou and other systems.

* Scanning and linking of student materials related to admissions and degree completion.

* Assisting units within the graduate school with the preparation of various types of student correspondence and data entry projects.

* Assisting with special events and commencement ceremonies.

* Opening and organizing mail and maintaining the organization and tidiness of copy room and front office areas.

* Other Duties as Assigned.

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., One to two weekend days per year.

A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Ideally, candidates would be detail oriented, possess the ability to adapt to learn new technologies, possess great organizational and multi-tasking abilities, have a strong customer service background and a track record of dependability in the workplace. Prefer applicants with proficiency with Microsoft office applications.

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Grade: GGS 006
University Title: Student Support Specialist I
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Online application, resume, references on request

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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